This introductory workshop will give you new knowledge and ideas about how to improve the performance of your board using an approach known as Policy Governance®. Recognised as international best practice that underpins the British Standard's Code for Governance and referenced by key NZ Government funding agencies. Policy Governance will provide you with a system to radically improve your board’s performance. This workshop will provide you with a clear understanding of how this approach can add to your board and enough information to work as a board to start putting it into practice straight away. The programme includes one-to-one coaching with directors.
You’ll learn:
– The principles of Policy Governance
– How to achieve clarity of purpose
– Ways to clarify the governance role through accountablities
– How to manage risk while empowering the CEO
– How to be more effective as a board through implementing clear practices
– Steps to take in adopting this approach

Title: Governance Essentials

Length: Full day

Dates: By arrangement

Cost: $5000 per board

Number of participants: 14 (no cost for extras)

Prerequisites: Ideally have been on or reported to a board

Time commitment: 7 hours for the workshop, 2 hours for reading, 1-3 hours for one-to-one work.

Course materials: Pre-course reading and templates provided
Note: ® Policy Governance is the registered service mark of John Carver. Registration is only to ensure accurate description of the model rather than for financial gain. The model is available free to all with no royalties or license fees for its use. www.carvergovernance.com . less

Does your board understand the principles of Policy Governance® but needs help developing and implementing concise board policies? During this workshop your board will develop a full set of board policies that provides a complete framework for board decision making so you can start leading the organization more effectively. CEO's will be genuinely empowered to lead.
Through a 'manual blitz' workshop you will develop four key policy areas:
1. Governance Process (how the board manages itself)
2. Board-General Management linkage
3. Ends (business results)
4. Executive limitations (the CEO’s operating boundaries) .

Length: Six hours as a full board plus five months of follow-up coaching (mostly with the CEO on board reports and Chair on governance processes)
Number of participants: 10 (no cost for extras)
Cost: $5,000 per board
Prerequisites: Governance Essentials or similar training
Course materials: Governance policy templates and optional reading provided
Location: By arrangement

Note: Policy Governance® is an internationally registered service mark of John Carver. Registration is only to ensure accurate description of the model rather than for financial gain. The model is available free to all with no royalties or license fees for its use. The authoritative website for Policy Governance is www.carvergovernance.com. less

A governance development programme providing a principles-based approach to your director accountabilities. Good intentions won’t keep you out of court, learn what you need to know to govern with confidence. You will be empowered to focus on strategic results, secure in the knowledge you have comprehensively controlled personal and business risks. This programme is packed with information, resources and templates – ready to apply now to radically improve your board’s performance.

The programme includes:
* Pre-workshop video or phone interview
* Brief pre-reading
* Six to seven-hour governance principles workshop
*Extensive governance templates and resources
*Free individualised follow-up coaching

While most of our service offerings are aimed at full boards, this programme has been provided to meet the demand for the governance development of individual directors & CEOs.

Programme outcomes:
*Have gravitas at the board table by decisively applying logical governance principles
*Protect your reputation and family from shame and bankruptcy
*Define governance and management roles and responsibilities with complete clarity
*Bring laser-like focus to financial results (or social impacts)
*Sleep well, having evidenced control over operational risks without meddling
*Use the comprehensive governance templates and resources to transform your board

Programme cost: $650 incl GST less